MANUFACTURING and distribution business McFarlane has begun work on a new regional distribution centre.
The company's 35,000sq ft building at Newburn Riverside, Newcastle, represents the third stage of work at the waterfront development.
McFarlane is streamlining the number of locations it operates, building larger facilities in key areas of the country.
Ken King, McFarlane regional director for the North-East, said: "After much consideration about where to locate the new regional distribution centre, Newburn riverside was chosen because UK Land Estates were able to offer a complete package, designing and building to our specification."
Gary Hudson, development director of UK Land Estates, said: "McFarlane's early commitment to the Newburn Riverside development is recognition of the high quality product and environment we are providing.
"This is also a mark of confidence that Newburn is on target to become the region's premier business location."
McFarlane supplies packaging products, from cartons and tape to bubble wrap, foam and other products.
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